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Programming Basics Courses

Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.


Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software

    4.7
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    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript, Software Documentation, Data Modeling

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Knowledge Transfer

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Bayesian Statistics, Differential Equations, Programming Principles, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Analytics, Customer Insights, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Interaction Design, Debugging, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Design, Development Environment

    4.4
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite: University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver: Packt

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